Resolution

40 megapixels

What 40 megapixels means in pixels, prints, file sizes and sharpness.

7,746×5,164
Pixels (3:2)
25.8×17.2 in
Max print at 300 DPI
≈43 MB
RAW file (compressed)

40 MP in pixels#

Aspect ratioPixel dimensions
3:27,746 × 5,164
4:37,303 × 5,477
16:98,433 × 4,743
1:16,325 × 6,325

Maximum print sizes#

ResolutionQualityInchesCentimetres
360 DPIExceptional (close inspection)21.5 × 14.3 in55 × 36 cm
300 DPIPhoto-lab standard25.8 × 17.2 in66 × 44 cm
240 DPIFine-art inkjet32.3 × 21.5 in82 × 55 cm
200 DPILarge wall print38.7 × 25.8 in98 × 66 cm
150 DPIPoster, viewed from 1 m+51.6 × 34.4 in131 × 87 cm
100 DPIBillboard / banner77.5 × 51.6 in197 × 131 cm

Typical file sizes#

FormatSize per image
JPEG (high quality)≈13 MB
RAW 14-bit (lossless compressed)≈43 MB
RAW 14-bit (uncompressed)≈70 MB
TIFF 8-bit≈120 MB
TIFF 16-bit≈240 MB

Pixel size at 40 MP#

SensorPixel pitchDiffraction starts ≈
Full frame4.65 µmf/6.9
APS-C3.03 µmf/4.5
Micro Four Thirds2.37 µmf/3.5
1-inch1.81 µmf/2.7
1/1.3" phone1.31 µmf/2.0

Other resolutions#

Frequently asked questions#

How big can I print 40 megapixels?

25.8 × 17.2 inches at 300 DPI, or 52 × 34 inches at 150 DPI for posters.

Is 40 MP enough?

More than enough for nearly anything; it mainly helps heavy cropping and very large prints.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

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